Hey folks! There is a radio term called “in the can” as in pre-recording something to air later, like you are canning vegetables for winter, preserving them so to speak. Well, everything on this blog over the past week has been “in the can.” Without going into detail we have had a health scare, been in the hospital and seen specialists, traveled to Tufts and we are getting things nailed down, I am a wife and mother first and a craft blogger second. My focus is on my family and I have to cut back on non essentials. Since I spend more time on the “Ask a Crafter” videos than anything else I am putting them on hold until fall. I will reply to all of the questions that were asked either on my blog or on my youtube channel and continue to answer any questions that arrive that way (I can do that anywhere-that’s the thing with hospitals and doctor appointments, lots of waiting!) but the long videos will have to wait for now. OK that’s it, this blog is light and fun and all about the crafts so let’s get to my desk for What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday:
So, Sunday night I needed a crafty escape (I cannot stress enough how important it is to create when you are worried or stressed, it takes your mind off of it because it literally shuts off the left side of your brain [the analytic, practical, worrying side] and turns on the right side of your brain, the fun creative side!) and I played with some new stamp show stuff and made a few videos that I posted this week. And look, it is all still there, apparently I am cutting cleaning out of my schedule too as a non-essential task LOL!
Well that’s if for me! Just a little update 😉 If you want to see more crafty desks then hop on over to Julia’s blog and join in the WOYWW fun! Happy crafting!

Bless you and good luck. Your desk looks like mine. I should do that What’s on your workdesk or should I say kitchen counter.
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thank you Emilie;)
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Will be praying that all goes well! You do such a great job with your videos–but our families always come first! I have been worried all week about a dental issue, and today is the appointment, so crafting has really helped to take my mind off of it. I know what you mean there. Take care of your family, and take care of you! Happy WOYWW! Sandy Leigh #103
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I hope the appointment goes well, take care;)
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You are in my prayers for any and all struggles and will send positive vibes (seriously) your way. Mary
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I think Dawn says it all. May you walk with sunshine.
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Hi Lindsay,
Sending hugs and keeping your family in my thoughts! Please take extra good care of yourself and your family. It really feels like we know you, through your blog and all of the wonderful “Ask a Crafter” videos. We will be here…and look forward to more wonderfulness in the Fall. Do let us know how you are doing. ♡♡ Dawn
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thanks;) I will still create a bit everyday and share what I make, just nothing too involved;)
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Wishing the very, very best for you & your family.
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Thinking of you and hoping everything gets better. We will be here sending positive thoughts your way. And you are right about creating when stressed, it is therapeutic. 🙂
Melissa T.
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My thoughts are with you. I have been through lots of medical stuff with my kids and it is not easy. So be gentle with yourself and your emotions. Wishing you the best of health for all.
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Sending hugs, prayers, and good thoughts that all will go well. I’m glad you carved out time for creativity — it really can be a comfort. Happy WOYWW from Laura #101
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Sending prayers and warm fuzzies your way. Take care of you and your family. We will wait for you as long as it takes.
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Lindsay, be gentle with yourself. I just had to put my husband into assisted living and I still feel “guilty” that I was passed the point of helping him daily. But -he is getting the needed care, and I am back to crafting once again. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. See you in the fall! Judith
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I’ll still be around, I just can’t do the long Q&A videos during this time;) Take care.
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Hope everything will be allright and wishing you and your family well. Never mind the cleaning, out of the mess will sprout new creative ideas to further shut down your left worrying side.
Love Monique xx
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Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I hope that it was a scare and nothing more. I totally understand the need to continue your art and crafts and how they relieve some of the anxiety for even a needed short time. I’ve been going through this myself for almost a year.
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Many prayers going out for you all. I hope you receive good news about the health issues soon. Do take care of your family and not worry about your ‘viewers’ 🙂
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Hi Lindsay,
I pray that the health problems will be resolved and end up being only a scare. It shows us how really precious life is when things like this happen and how we need to appreciate each other every day regardless of the little things. Play when you need to and I’m sure all your followers will keep you and your family in their thoughts and prayers.
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I just read your message and am surprised at my soul response! Being with you each day, seeing your face, hearing your voice, enjoying YOU!…..it seems like we’re friends, and I share your concerns. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, Lindsay………
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Thanks so much Barbara;)
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You are correct when you say your family and your health come first. We are here pulling for you.
Cathy
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You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, Lindsay, and I hope that everything will turn out to be OK in the end. I am glad to hear that you are still able to carve out some creative time for yourself as you need the restoration!
You take care – of you and yours!
Shoshi
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I hope all goes well and your health crisis will end soon. I’ll miss your videos and can’t wait until they start up again! Best wishes sweet lady!
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Lindsay, you give so much to others, I hope that you and your family may be buoyed by the support being offered to you now. TAKE it and don’t feel one iota guilty. I finally met you in person at the West Springfield stamp show. It was due to your enthusiasm that I even thought to go. Thinking of you fondly. Don’t rush back…take your time with your family.
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Thanks Lynne;)
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All of your friends here on your blog will be waiting for updates as we keep you and your family in our thoughts. Yes, family ALWAYS comes first. Take care. We’ll be right here waiting. PS: Gotta love a craft area with a fire extinguisher so close by!! 😉
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You and your family are in my thoughts. I hope everyone gets healthy real soon.
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We’ll be here waiting for whatever you have time to share. All God’s Blessings.
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Sorry to hear the news about the issues you are facing. Will be praying for you and your family. Family always comes first in my life as well so I can understand. Keep your happy and positive thoughts going!
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I hope everything turns out okay! My thoughts are with you
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Lindsay, you and your family are in our prayers. Hugs to you all! 🙂
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The important thing is, you weren’t stressed!!! Will remember you and yours in prayer. Thanks again Lindsay for feeding my inspiration!
Paper Hugs,
Jan
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Lindsey, I will keep you in my thoughts and hope for the best for you. I’ve come to care for you, through your videos. You are so kind, fun, and thoughtful. I appreciate all that you do.
Hugs – Kathy
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Oh my goodness Lindsay! Please don’t ever feel guilty for putting you and your family first! I am so sorry for your medical scare…I have been there…I understand. Thank you for sharing and I will be praying for you and your precious family. I do not know the specifics but God does. Thank you for for always being a blessing to me and I pray that you will be blessed.
{{{HUGS}}}
Valerie
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Thanks Val;)
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Bless you honey! Don’t worry about us lot, we’ll be fine! Take care of you and yours and look forward to seeing you when all is well again, Jos x x
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Saying a prayer for you and your family
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Hope all is well with you and yours very soon!
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Lindsay dear, the online craft community is like a big family. There are a bunch of people praying for you and yours all the time. With that much energy being poured into the universe, something positive has to happen! Your family will be close in my thoughts Be blessed! –and happy crafting to YOU! Remeber–a clean desk is a sign of a sick mind! lol
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Best wishes for the health scare to be just that! There are marvelous treatments out there if it is not. I made it through a very big health scare. Family and health are what life is about.
Love to you and yours,
Vesta
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I certainly understand! I hope all is well and I will add you to my prayers. All will work out, you may not see now but you will. I will look forward to your crafty insite and be eager to see your next inspirational video!
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Having to deal with my husband’s stroke back in ’03 was miserable. He was only 41 at the time. He did recover but it was a scare.
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It’s a similar situation here Louise, I keep thinking “we are too young for this.” We are getting it taken care of though;)
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Sending love, hugs, thoughts and prayers to you and your family sweet lady. ❤
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I am unclear who is ill but whomever, know you all are in my thoughts. I am praying for wellness, clarity of all involved and strength to move forward. We are all part of your loyal fan base and we stand with you!!! Lots of warm hugs Lindsay…
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Hello my fav crafter,
Just a heads up that you and your loved ones will be in my prayers. Of course your fam comes first please know how much your subbies love you. Diana💞
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My heart goes on to you and your family. God bless you all.
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Dear Lindsay,
I was out of town today and the thing that made the ride home so fun was knowing I was coming home to see “ask a crafter”. Thank you for this post as it is a way for us, your fellow crafters/students, to share our support and prayers with and for you and your family.
Please keep us posted on the health of your loved ones.
Blessings to you all,
Marie
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Thanks Marie;)
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Hope all is well and you are right…your family DOES come first 🙂
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Yes I agree agree with with you completely. I was diagnosed with cancer last year a month after my sister died of lung cancer. Hopefully I am now clear, but it certainly made me focus on what is truly important.
I hope you have a positive outcome. I know that we are all out here thinking of you.
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Thanks Jennifer, I hope that for you as well;)
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Knee-mail going out for you and your family for best outcome.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time, hope everything works out! Waving hi from the hills of North Carolina ♥ ( #16 )
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As Barbara wrote, I too was surprised how much your troubles worried me. Wish I could babysit or bring you lasagna. You are important to many of us I your crafting family.
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aww, thanks;)
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Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers here in Ohio.
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I Linsay Paulette here sorry to read some of your family avec health problem hope that every will be fine take care and best wish health to you and family have a nice summer hope read you soon
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Hi Lindsay, So sorry for all you and your family are going thru.You know you are in our prayers.I pray for comfort and strength for you as you make decisions in the days ahead.Corrie TenBoom says it quite well, ” there is no panic in heaven, only plans”.God is in control.You have made the most “excellent” choice, your family. Iris,SavedbyGrace
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hope everything turns out okay love and good wishes coming to you from New Zealand xxxx
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I can’t agree with you more… crafting really does get my mind OFF the constant stress surrounding me daily (serious illness and kids stationed all over the world).
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Lindsay, I know that you know that God is in control. We are just walking out “His-story.” He knows what’s in front of you and because we know and trust Him, we can take comfort in His love for you. I am praying for His peace and joy in the midst of your trials. Thank you for all you’ve done or us. Love, Beth
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I too am ever grateful for my creative obsessions. They never fail to get me through the tough times. Prayers for a happy and speedy outcome are headed your way! Your loyal followers will patiently wait for your return.
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You can always clean!
Holding you and yours in healing Light!
Let me know if you have specific prayer needs- it’s my thing!
And glad to see your desk!
Blessings,
Robyn 92
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Thinking of you and your family…..
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Wow, you take care of the family..don’t forget to take some you time during this also! Nice long hot baths do wonders for body and mind. Things always seem to work themselves out…eventually…Good Luck
Chat soon
Jackie P
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ha ha, I bought 3 bottles of bubble bath last night, looking to de-stress much?!?
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My thoughts and prayers for you and your family…as we have also are going thru a serious illness…so clean up time can wait…get rest when you can….
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I hope your situation is improved too, take care of each other;)
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I hope things get better for you & your family quickly. I, like many others who follow you am sending you good thoughts & prayers. I have suffered from chronic pain for 10+ yrs & Fibromyalgia for 5+ art has literally saved my life. Sitting in my favorite chair painting or working in my art journal is one of the few times I don’t notice the pain in every part of my body. I am very lucky to have a family who encourages my art (& like you a husband who doesn’t mind a little crafty chaos.)
Thank you for bringing me (& so many others) joy with your enthusiasm for crafting.
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I used to teach at a Senior Center And I always told me elderly students that “you can’t worry when you are painting!” Take care and be well;)
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Oh, Lindsey, I’m so sorry to hear you’re going through this tough time. I will be praying for you and your family.
(((HUGS))),
Snoopy 😀
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So sorry to hear your family is going through a tough time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. It’s funny, I watch your videos and look forward to them so much, I feel as if I know you. Please let your You Tube family help support you, share as much as you feel comfortable with, and prayers will surround you. Hugs…Nicki
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I am so sorry to hear Lindsay, rest assured you and your family are on my prayer list and I asked my daughter to add you to hers too! Take care of yourself, I hope it all works out for all of you. Big hugs,
~Diane
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Lindsay you have been a gift from God to me. I wait for you shows all the time- I love your craft ideas and you have a great sense of humor. There has been times in my life I was down and you always lifted my spirit. Yes unless the house is on fire (which has not happened) I watch the video to the end.
Now the important thing is your family. I have 2 adult kids and I’m still there mother in a time a need. You need to care for them and I fully understand. What about doing reruns? I like most crafter would always have time for a review- remedial crafting I call it. This way you can spend the time with your family and I keep to enjoy you video.
Yes you and your family our in my pray. One piece of advise -which by the way I did not follow when I was in the caregiver role- Take time for your self. If any says can I help you PLEASE SAY YES. It is so important to care for your self you will be a better for it
God Bless you and your family
Malia
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thank you;) If you like all of my videos (245 of them) are always available on my you tube channel if you want a crafty fix;)http://www.youtube.com/user/thefrugalcrafter if if I am playing with supplies and come up with a cool idea I can simply turn the camera on and post it but I am letting myself off the hook and just doing it if I want to and have the time;) Thanks for your support;)
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Oh dear Lindsay/ so sorry to hear about ill ess- family always comes first – you’re in my thoughts and prayers! And of course Lucy and I can watch the children at a moments notice- anytime !! Will email u my cell #.
Positive thoughts your way! Fondly, lorraine 🙂
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thanks Loraine;)
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Like so many have said i love to watch your videos and do miss them But i truly understand that family comes first and your hobby is when we have extra time. We will all be here waiting for you when the time is right. Take care of who needs you But also take care of yourself. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Holding your hand across the miles Lindsay.x
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Thank you so much;)
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Lindsay life with your family is more important than anything else. Your crafting can be a release but if you feel pressured to do it it’s not worth it so good for you for taking the time off so to speak. We’ll all be here when you get back, God willing, and in the mean time we’ll pray for your families well being. Take care of each other. Hugs,
~Deb~
CDAC DT Member
A Look Through My Eyes
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Lindsay,
You have enriched my life, given me inspiration and made me laugh. I thank you and wish only the very best for you and your family. In todays world where it is so easy to be selfish you are a shining example of sharing and caring.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. You know what you can do and when to stop and re-evaluate. Wishing you the very best summer possible.
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Hi Lindsay – I hope and pray that things go well for you and your family. I will keep all of you in my thoughts. We have all come to love you as a virtual friend and when friends are in trouble, we just really want to support you because we like YOU, and the videos, hints, tips etc will always come second to that. Be blessed and stay strong and know that you have all our love, thoughts and prayers.
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